1. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• argument
• argumentation
• line
• logical argument

1. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• abstract thought
• logical thinking
• reasoning

1. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• casuistry
• line of inquiry
• line of questioning
• policy

1. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• argue
• reason
• argue
• indicate